A FINE & ORIGINAL 19TH NEW GUINEA SPEAR-FORM WOODEN WAR CLUB, ca. 1850s-1870s: In overall fine untouched condition with aged and lightly oxidized smooth, dark surfaces. Of early, hand-carved, native made construction, with coarse tool-marks. The single piece hardwood (ebony) body with a fine hand-burnished finish. Integral, stepped, spear-form handle with a carved grip-section and a pointed bottom finial. Paddle form club head with flatted convex sides and a carved, decorative, upper ring: a small top finial. Of typical South Pacific/New Guinea design (please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 184. No. 11) and appears to be carved with stone tools -- as indicated by the coarse tool-marks. In overall fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and some expected handling marks/wear. Retains a vestige of an old, paper, collection tag and purported to have been part of an Eastern, Massachusetts Estate. An early, hand-crafted, New Guinea War Club, ca. 1850s-1870s. Overall length, 29 3/4"..

Price: $1,300.00

A VERY FINE PAIR OF SILVER INLAYED 18TH CENTURY TURKISH OR MOROCCAN STIRRUPS, ca. 1750-1780: In overall fine untouched condition. Of typical Ottoman-influenced form with geometric silver inlayed wrought iron surfaces and pierced rectangular foot plates. The sides with 85%+ of their original, somewhat coarse, geometric pattern, silver damascening. The tops with matching inlayed surfaces and finely sculpted contours. Decoratively pierced, 7 1/2" x 5 1/4", rectangular foot pads with smooth, untouched, black-gray surfaces. In overall very fine untouched condition with some light discoloration. Both stirrups with finely sculpted wrought contours, smooth surfaces and an untouched age patina. Retain 85%+ of their silver inlay, of classic Ottoman design. A rare, untouched, original Pair of Silver Inlayed, 18th century Turkish or Moroccan Stirrups, ca. 1770. The type of stirrup used throughout the Ottoman Empire, in the 18th century. For similar examples, please see C. G. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction... of Arms...", pg. 586.

Price: $900.00

A RARE VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED TURKISH 16TH CENTURY CHAIN-MAIL SUIT OF ARMOUR, ca. 1550-1600: In overall very good untouched condition. Of traditional Indo-Persian/Turkish form with an open-ring-mail body with four, protective, steel breastplates/sideplates: complete with their iron securing loops. The back constructed of several rows of small steel platelets, secured and reinforced by adjoining rows of mail. Long, integral, mail sleeves that extend beyond the hands and serve as gauntlets. The body with two, long, chain-mail skirts, for leg-defense. In overall very good+ untouched condition. The mail with several minor battle related? holes, one through a sleeve and some minor loss of the links. The breastplates with smooth steel gray surfaces, some minor pitting and light discoloration. The back platelets with a smooth, untouched, brown, age patina and some scattered pitting and patches of light roughness (untouched interior surfaces). Fine quality mail with tight links, smooth surfaces and some of its original hemp necktie. Of 16th century construction with a Double-mail neck and upper chest defense. A classic and early Turkish 16th century Chain-mail Suit of Armour, ca. 1550-1600. Impressive and heavy, weighing nearly 20 lb. ***For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction Use & Decoration of Arms...", pg. 37,38,43.

Price: $3,775.00

VERY LARGE CEREMONIAL "PEACE PIPE": OF SOUTHERN (SEMINOLE?) MAKE, ca. 1890-1910: In overall very fine condition. Of large form, made from a section of a hardwood sapling with a heavy, round, burlwood bowl and a long sectioned stem. Chip-carved mouthpiece with a twine wrapping at its end. Three piece stem friction fits in place. A large, ceremonial, Indian-made pipe from the South Eastern United States. Very likely a Seminole or Cherokee made piece, dating to ca. 1890-1910. In overall very fine condition with choice surfaces and some isolated discoloration and light wear. A very nice example of an authentic Native American Peace Pipe. Overall length, 52".

Price: $965.00

A RARE CHINESE DOUBLE SWORD WITH ORIGINAL TORTOISE SHELL & BRONZE MOUNTED SCABBARD, ca. 1850s: In overall fine untouched condition. The two, 15 3/4", traditional form, Chinese made, spear-point, sword blades with smooth steel-gray surfaces and their original, sharp, cutting edges. Both blades with untouched surfaces, a fine gray age-patina and some light patches of discoloration: 75% polish. Fluted and nicely carved, flush-fitting, light colored, hardwood grips with convex outer faces and flat inner sides: giving the appearance of a single rounded grip. Choice smooth surfaces and no significant chips, cracks or dents: sharp fluting with nicely aged wood surfaces. Finely etched and embossed bronze mounts adorned with various Chinese characters, Dragons and Floral scrolls. Of classic Oriental design and of fine quality make with a sharp attention to the embossed details. The mounts retain smooth, choice, brass-colored surfaces with some isolated patches of light wear: the sides of the pommels with loops for a missing suspension chain? Fine quality, Bronze mounted and Tortoise Shell veneered, wooden scabbard with finely embossed mounts, en suite with the swords'. In overall fine untouched condition with 75% of its Tortoise shell, some evidence of use/light wear and complete with its original, braided, red and yellow suspension-cord. Complete with its embossed brass frog, en suite with the other mounts. A Scarce, complete and authentic example of a Mid 19th Century Chinese Double Sword, ca. Of fine quality manufacture as indicated by the Tortoise shell scabbard and detail to the mounts. Overall length, 22 1/4"./FONT>

LATE 19TH IGOROT "FALFEG" FIGHTING SPEAR, ca. 1890-1910: In overall very fine condition. Of typical falfeg design with a heavy-guage, native-made, steel, 13 1/2", head of arrowhead-form with rear-pointing barbels. The integral, conical, 15" socket with a hand-forged lap-weld the length of its seam. Replaced, modern, pine shaft of two-piece construction: decorated overall with embossed brass rosettes. The blade with some very light discoloration and smooth surfaces with little evidence of use.. This design of spear, the "falfeg", was the preferred fighting spear of the Igorot people of Northern Luzon, in the Philipines. Overall length, 94 1/4". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: Glossary of the Construction..., pg. 225.

Price: $450.00

SMALL 19th CENTURY INDIAN BATTLE/PARADE-AXE, ca. 1870: In overall very good condition, with a rough patinated surfaces to the crescent-form, 7 7/8" x 5 1/4" axe with a rear spike. Plain hardwood haft with flat, nail-fastened, 11 3/4" langets at the upper half. The blade with some discoloration and scattered roughness and pitting. The haft, possibly a replacement. In overall very good condition. Overall length, 25". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: Glossary of the... pg. A nice example of an Indian "Parade Axe".

Price: $450.00

A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED EARLY 19th CENTURY AFGHAN FLINTLOCK "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1810s: In overall very untouched condition. The round, Turkish-made, 46", cannon-form, baluster turned, .60 caliber, iron, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel with its original decorative brass barrel bands and rear & front sights. Typical Afghan-form, molded and carved, Circasian Walnut, fullstock with a wide, flared, paddle-type butt and a chip-carved butt: some old chips and scattered handling marks. In original flintlock configuration and made with an English India Pattern Brown Bess mechanism. The lock with untouched gunmetal-brown surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting. Complete with its original sling swivels and iron ramrod: made without a trigger-guard. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with some scattered handling marks and chips. The iron surfaces with an untouched age-patina and the expected pitting and rust staining on the breech and lockplate. In functional order with a strong mainspring and its original touch hole. A very nice and decorative example of these distinctive Afghan Rifles from the early Nineteenth century, ca. 1810s. Overall length, 60".

Price: $1,550.00

19th CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN ALL STEEL JAMBYIA & SCABBARD, ca. 1870: In overall good untouched condition. Of typical form with a simulated? Damascus blade and scabbard. The curved blade of traditional Indian jambyia form: all metal hilt. The iron scabbard with etched line decoration. In overall very good condition. Overall length, 10 1/2".

Price: $200.00

A FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK TEPPO, ca. 1840: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Octagonal, 40", watered-steel, pin-fastened, .approx. 45 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with flared tulip-type muzzle, a block rear sight and a blade-type fore-sight. The breech with engraved and silver-damascened decoration: some wear. Lacquered red-colored hardwood (mulberry?) fullstock of typical EDO-period form with a flattened fishtail butt; inlayed on its left side and along the fore-stock numerous chrysanthemum blossom brass inlays: additional decorative brass inlay under the mechanism. Traditional Japanese snap matchlock mechanism, made without screws and having an exposed brass mainspring and serpentine: brass lockplate and trigger with a bow-type trigger-guard. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrel with dark surfaces and some scattered light pitting/discoloration. The hardware and lock retain a generally untouched golden-mustard patina throughout: in mechanically functional order. Very Fine stock with 90%+ lacquered varnish finish, some isolated patches of wear, minor handling marks and light signs of use. A fine, original, early to mid 19th century, Japanese matchlock rifle of high quality construction. Replaced wood ramrod and missing its powder-pan cover. Overall length 51".

Price: $2,550.00

A 19th CENTURY AFGHAN PERCUSSION "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1850: In overall very untouched condition. The octagonal, 33", Afghan-manufactured, swamped, .60 caliber, iron, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel, with decorative brass barrel bands, embossed with geometric patterns. Typical Afghan-form, Circasian Walnut, fullstock with a wide, flared, paddle-type butt and several Mother of Pearl inlays. The original lock, an Afghan percussion conversion of an India Pattern Brown Bess mechanism with its original locally made hammer. Fitted with its original sling swivels. Missing its ramrod. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with some scattered handling marks and fine hairlines. The iron surfaces with a dark untouched age-patina and the expected pitting and rust staining on the bolster/breech and lockplate. In functional order with a strong mainspring and its original nipple. A very nice and decorative example of these distinctive Afghan Rifles from the mid-Nineteenth century: Overall length, 48".

Price: $850.00

A VERY FINE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY HEADHUNTER'S MANDAU & SCABBARD, ca. 1870: In overall very fine untouched condition. The 20" blade with a pleasing untouched aged patina and smooth steel-gray surfaces with some light patches of wear and discoloration. Carved goat horn grip with human? hair decoration and a typical angular profile. Complete with its original wooden scabbard with braided rattan bindings: decorated en suite and adorned with sinew. A very nice example of an original Headhunter's Sword with evidence of use. Overall length, 30 1/2". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms...".

Price: SOLD

A GOOD AFGHAN IRON MOUNTED WOODEN POWDER FLASK FOR A JEZAIL, ca. 1810-1850: Round, leather covered, wooden body with untouched lightly oxidized brown surfaces and some obvious signs of use and wear. Russets iron spout with heavy surface oxidation and sings of hard use: missing its suspension cord (easily replaced). In overall good untouched condition with dry surfaces to the leather body and signs of exposure. A nice decorative example of as 19th century Afghan Powder Flask, of the type associated with Jezails, ca. 1800s. Measures 8" x 5 1/2".

Price: $350.00

19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN SWORD W/ ETCHED BLADE, ca. 1860: In overall fine untouched condition. Double edge, 30", spear point, light weight steel blade with extensive scroll and vine engraving, highlighted with etched birds, floral blossoms, a long serpent and a Western-clothed Devil, on each side. The engraving of typical slightly crude provincial work, with generally smooth surfaces and some minor staining. Silver inladed, chiseled, fine quality, steel hilt of likely 18th century manufacture, with a worn geometric silver-inlayed etched design. In overall fine condition. The Indo-Persian blade with the expected signs of light wear and discoloration. The hilt with a very nice untouched patina and loss to nearly all of its silver inlay. An authentic and distinctive Indo-Persian Sword, ca. 1860. Overall length, 35 1/2".

Price: $400.00

18TH/19TH CENTURY NEAPALESE KUKRI KNIFE: In overall very good untouched condition. Heavy downward curved forged steel blade with a deeply set tower?-shaped maker's mark. Plain wooden grip with simply carved sides and secured to the blade with a wrought iron ring and a later? wrought iron wire. In overall very good untouched condition. The Kukri was the national knife and the principal weapon of the Gurkas. Overall length, 19".

Price: $150.00

A VERY GOOD EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET/TORADAR, ca. 1810: In overall very good untouched condition. The 50" smoothbore, .67 caliber, round to round, band-fastened Wootz Steel barrel with a visible "damask" pattern and an integral forged, rounded, iron powder-pan: missing the pan-cover. The flared muzzle with an integral, post-type fore-sight and deeply etched floral designs overall. Carved and molded hardwood fullstock of typical Indian Toradar design with a long, narrow, rectangular butt and an integrally carved ramrod channel. The lock/mechanism of typical Indian design with a spring-operated serpentine, enclosed by decorative sheet-steel panels and complete with a sculpted and flattened trigger. In overall very good untouched condition. The barrel with a smooth brown-gray age patina and some light surfaces stains and scuffs. Very Good stock with choice surfaces, sharp contours and some light wear, handling marks and abrasions: the right face of the butt with an old painted "1243" Collection number. The mechanism, barrel, trigger and hardware with a matching and untouched, brown-gray age patina. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components, including its iron ramrod. A very nice example of an Indian Matchlock Toradar, ca. 1810. Overall length 68 1/4". ***For similar examples (Please see: "A Glossary Of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 623-24, by George C. Stone).

Price: $1,650.00

A FINE 19th CENTURY ZULU WAR PERIOD AFRICAN WAR CLUB/"KERRIE", ca. 1870: In overall Fine+ untouched condition. Hand carved, hardwood, ebony? shaft with a tapered grip and some minor wear. The top of the shaft with an integrally carved bulbous striking head with an oval profile. In overall fine+ untouched condition with some light to moderate signs of handling and wear. A very nice example of an original Zulu War Period African War Club, ca. 1870. Overall length, 21". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction and Decoration of Arms...", pg. 351.

Price: $1,000.00

A FINE QUALITY IVORY & ROOTWOOD PERSIAN/CAUCASIAN MIQUELET RIFLE, ca. 1780-1800: In overall fine untouched condition. 41", Persian-proofed, octagonal to round, rifled, cannon-form, iron, .60 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct Damascus pattern-twist and a deeply rifled bore. The breech with a clearly struck Persian maker's/proof mark and a "Turkish-type" rear, peep sight. Secured to the figured burl rootwood fullstock by means of five (5) plain brass barrel bands (a period repair to uppermost band). Fine quality burl walnut, fullstock with a narrow rounded butt with decorative brass and ivory inlays. Retains 85% finish with sharp contours, a fine burl grain, some minor handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Sculpted ivory? butt-cap with expected minor age-stains/wear. Persian-made Miquelet lock with an illegible maker's mark, fine mechanics, smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel ball-type trigger with matching smooth surfaces. Replaced? wooden ramrod with plain brass tip. In overall fine untouched condition with a brown-mustard patina to the brass fittings. Some handling marks, light wear and sharp contours with fine metal surfaces. The iron with an untouched age-patina and the expected minor discoloration. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components: retains its original, braided, red cord, suspension loop. A very nice and decorative example of a high quality Persian/Caucasian Rifle, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, 54".

Price: $4,250.00

ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY ALL STEEL INDIAN AXE, ca. 1800-1850: In overall very good condition with nice untouched aged surfaces. Crescent blade with some minor discoloration overall. Hollow steel shaft with decorative knob at the bottom. In very good condition. An original and good quality Indian Axe: of the type associated with Northern India.

Price: $350.00

ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH SCABBARD, ca. 1890: In overall fair to good condition with aged surfaces overall. Crescent shaped blade with discoloration overall. Typical form hilt with traces of rough engraving. Wooden Replaced? scabbard with green canvas covering. The scabbard cover falling off. In fair to good condition overall. An original Indian sword of classic form.

Price: $150.00

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN ARM KNIFE: In overall very good condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to the spear-shaped native blade. Leather wraped wooden grip and scabbard with leather arm attachment and decorative fringe. Smooth surfaces throughout with some very minor staining to the blade. The scabbard with some damage to its tip.

Price: $100.00

A FINE & ORIGINAL 19TH/20TH CENTURY AFRICAN MASSAI KNIFE & SCABBARD, ca. 1890s-1910s: Of classic Southern African, Massai, form. In overall fine untouched condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces to the 15", hand-forged, native-made, steel blade: evidence of maker's tool-marks and some light discoloration. Complete with its Brown, leather wrapped, wooden grip and matching scabbard. The scabbard with its tight sinew stitching, smooth tan-brown surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and a simple incised line decoration. Dates to ca. 1890s-1910s. A medium-size and original African spear-form knife. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade retains 90% of its polish and its original sharpened edges. Fine hand-stitched scabbard with signs of use and its original suspension-loop. Overall length, 21 1/2".

Price: $275.00

ORIGINAL 19TH INDO PERSIAN SPEAR/LANCE, ca. 1800: In overall fine condition with some discoloration and wear to the floral scroll engraving to the leaf-shaped, reinforced-tip, double-edged, 16 1/2" x 1 7/8" spear blade with medial ridge. Round integral socket with a rope-turned collar. Mounted to its original hardwood haft. In overall fine condition. The blade with some evidence of light cleaning with a silvery-gray patina, some pitting and light discoloration overall. A fine example of an authentic Indo Persian Spear, ca. 1850. For similar examples please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration And Use of Arms and Armour..." pg. 409. Overall length, 80".

Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE EARLY AFGHAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL, ca. 1780-1810: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The 35" smoothbore, .67 caliber, round to round, band-fastened Wootz Steel barrel with a distinct "Damascus-steel" pattern and an integral forged, rounded, iron powder-pan: complete with the pan-cover. The flared muzzle with a side-mounted bayonet-lug and a brass blade sight. Simply carved hardwood fullstock of typical Jezail design with a flattened "J"-shaped butt-section and an integrally carved ramrod channel. The lock/mechanism of typical Indian design with a spring-operated serpentine, enclosed by decorative sheet-steel panels and complete with a sculpted, pierced and flattened trigger. In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some light surfaces stains and fine scattered pitting: distinct Damascus twist. Very Good stock with generally sharp contours, some wear, handling marks, abrasions and old repairs. The mechanism, barrel, trigger and hardware with a matching and cleaned gray patina. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components, including its iron flared-tip ramrod, two (2) sling-swivels and three (3) brass barrel-bands. A very nice example of an Afghan Matchlock Jezail, ca. 1780-1810. Overall length 52 1/2". ***For similar examples (Please see: "A Glossary Of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 322, by George C. Stone).

Price: $1,875.00

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN FINGER KNIFE, ca. 1890: In overall very fine condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to lima bean shaped wrought iron blade. Curved finger loop with a decorative copper wire wrap.

Price: SOLD

QUIVER OF NEW GUINEA ARROWS WITH LEAF FLETCHING: In overall excellent condition and quite possibly MODERN reproduction. The arrows are very short and made with carved points. The quiver is made from a single piece of carved bamboo. The fletchings are of palm? leafs. A very interesting set of arrows in their quiver.

Price: SOLD

ORIGINAL 19TH/20TH CENTURY MORO KRIS, ca. 1890: In overall fine condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to rough-forged wrought iron blade. The hilt made from the hoof of an antelope? and is decorated with hair and polychrome paint. The original wooden scabbard, decorated en suite and adorned with carved boars' teeth, attached by hempen cord. A very unusual item with much appeal, rarer than the Java/Indonesian type kris.

Price: SOLD

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN? WATERED STEEL SPEAR, ca. 1880: In overall fine condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to the hand-forged, 9 1/2", watered steel/Damascus, leaf-form spear head with sharp contours and cutting edges. Of typical Indonesian/Javanese design. Mounted on a later, 20th century, wooden haft with a braided rawhide band at its top. A very nice example of an authenic, late 19th century, Native-made, South Pacific, Watered Steel Spear. These highly prized spears were used by their owners for hunting wild hogs and as a weapon during War. Overall length approx 80".

Price: $375.00

UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY INDIAN "ELEPHANT KNIFE", ca. 1850: In overall very good untouched condition. The 17" clip-point blade of typical design and native made hand-forged construction. Mounted on its orginal, 32 1/4" long, hardwood haft with a bulbous end and fine smooth surfaces: retains 75% finish overall. Some minor handling marks, dings and light scratches: general signs of age and use. The blade with very good untouched surfaces, a chocolate brown age patina, some minor roughness and a dull cutting edge. A unusual, Indian, 19th century "Elephant Knife", ca. 1850. ***Due to the size and construction techniques of this item it is mostly a farming implement, which could also serve as an effective weapon.

Price: SOLD

RARE 18th CENTURY PERSIAN BATTLE AXE, ca. 1780-1810: In overall very fine untouched condition. Heavy Persian-form, crescent-shaped, 13" x 9 1/2" axe head, with a round socket and a rectangular studded hammer on the reverse. Sharp, hand-forged, native-made axe with a finely sculpted pierced decoation along its borders. The top of the socket with an embossed bronze floral medallion/finial. Mounted on its original, round, rosewood shaft with brazed iron mounts and decorated overall with embossed, bronze, floral medallions: en suite with top finial. In overall very fine untouched condition. Retains a fine age patina to the blade with Smooth surfaces and some minor scattered discoloration and fine ptting. Very fine shaft with all of its original components, 85%+ of its original finish and a fine mustard patina to the medallions. An impressive and original late 18th Century Indo-Persian Battle axe, ca. 1780. Overall length, 30".

Price: SOLD